To err is human; all heals with time.
Wounded, be righteous, no matter your crime.
Be strong, my brother. To forgive is divine.
By Motley.
I have been incarcerated for 22 months of a four-year sentence in Queensland jails. The poem above is about my own situation.
Thank you for inspiring others to keep strong whilst in jail. Your consideration is appreciated.
“Pretty soon this will be a long time ago.”
To err is human; all heals with time.
Wounded, be righteous, no matter your crime.
Be strong, my brother. To forgive is divine.
By Motley.
I have been incarcerated for 22 months of a four-year sentence in Queensland jails. The poem above is about my own situation.
Thank you for inspiring others to keep strong whilst in jail. Your consideration is appreciated.
“Pretty soon this will be a long time ago.”
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Reading other prisoner’s stories inspired me to keep my head up and keep going now four months in, thank you all who share your stories and words of wisdom.
I moved units about a month ago and we feed some stray cats here. One even let me pat her last night! It's been over a year since I've patted an animal, so you can imagine how excited I was!
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